Miles, Miller lead TCU to rout of Southern Miss

Published 9:34 pm Monday, November 15, 2021

Marquette coach Shaka Smart yells from the sideline during the first half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Illinois on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

FORT WORTH (AP) — Mike Miles scored 20 points, Emanuel Miller had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and TCU rolled past Southern Mississippi 83-51 on Monday night.

Micah Peavy had 10 points, five rebounds and four assists for the Horned Frogs (2-0). Miles added six assists.



It was Miller’s second consecutive game with 12 points and 13 rebounds. The junior transfer from Texas A&M now has 10 career double-doubles.

Tae Hardy scored 18 points and Isaih Moore had 11 for the Golden Eagles (1-2).

The Horned Frogs led 44-26 at halftime after holding Southern Miss to four points over the final five minutes of the half. A five-minute, 13-0 run in the second half pushed TCU’s advantage to 77-44.

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Illinois (2-1) was clinging to a 66-65 lead when Kolek stole the ball from Trent Frazier at midcourt, maintained his balance and made a layup despite getting fouled. Kolek missed the ensuing free throw, but Kur Kuath stole the ball from Illinois guard Andre Curbelo with three seconds left to thwart the Illini.

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